Tales of swordfish and tuna by grey, zane seller james cummins bookseller published 1927 condition original blue cloth titled in gilt. Signed by zane grey in his purple signature ink on the title page, and again on the front free end paper. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the margin in purple. This collection contains 19 westerns by favorite author zane grey. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. Best known for his adventure stories of the american west, the novels of zane grey 18721939, a former dentist born pearl zane gray, include riders of the purple sage, call of the canyon and west of the pecos. This form collects your name and email so that we can add you to our newsletter for ongoing product and promotional updates. Gray booksellers we are a primarily a seller of academic and scholarly books in the social sciences, science and te zane w. A former dentist, grey had published two books based on the journals. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Zane greyman of the westa biography signed by romer grey.
Most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers. Jan 16, 2014 clicking on the title will pull up a list of copies for sale by booksellers from around the world. Buy signed books by bestselling authors and celebrities from americas largest autographed book store. His fiction spanned the decades from the revolutionary war, as in the biographical betty zane, to the turmoilfilled years of the civil war and the postwar period of westward. From an auction of modern first editionswith an entire auction lot of zane grey related booksand with the auction tag still laid into the booka superb copy in fine condition in a price clipped and near fine dustjacketnow covered in an acrylic dustjacket protector. Set of 25 hardcover zane grey books from 1960 zane grey on. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Thats the nature, the meaning, the best of life itself. So, actually, youre better off just sending us an email. Its rivers and its mountains, its canyons and its springs, its life and its history, pictured and described including an account of a recent journey made down the overflow of the colorado river to.
He studied dentistry at the university of pennsylvania, married lina elise roth in 1905, then moved his family west where he began to write novels. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
Gray booksellers fairfield united states bookstore specializing in communications, education, hard sciences, history, music, political science, psychology, sociology. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey, the spirit of the border by zane grey, the last trail by zane grey, the rainbow trail. Inner hinge just starting, else a fine, bright copy, without jacket. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american. Zane grey room is located at the sigma nu beta rho house in honor of where zane grey lived for part of his time at the university of pennsylvania. First edition first printing hardcover limited to 2500 copies this number 2070 fine in brown leather with gilt trim with two small slight rubs to front inside cover and the same to the back inside cover signed by loren grey zanes son on the limitation page. Title title genre genre date oldest date newest betty zane and to the last man. Signed by zane grey in his signature purple ink below tippedin halftone photograph of grey holding a fresh catch and his fishing rod and reel on the page before title page. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. Please note, however, that at this time, the vast majority of our zane greys are not listed.
Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Zane grey briefly worked as a ranch hand at wilder ranch. The mysterious rider a novel by zane grey, 1st edition, 1921 iu. Free directory listing for zane w gray booksellers at free used book resource and dealer directory. A threepage autograph letter signed as pearl grey was born pearl zane gray to his wife dolly on three sheets of illustrated new grand hotel more. First edition the wonders of the colorado desert southern california.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Zane grey tales of swordfish and tuna first edition 1927. Original stiff tan wrappers, upper cover with christmas greetings and candle design printed in red and green, green silk cord tie. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. Zane grey bibliography and price guide january 16, 2014. Even the name of greys books the thundering herd, wanderer of the wasteland, the lost wagon train evoke the classic western image of cowboys on. Promotional pamphlet issued by harpers at the height of zane grey s fame, wrappered issue, signed on the front cover by grey in purple ink. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Im afraid i cant have outing publish my book until everybodys got good and ready to let me. Tales of freshwater fishing by zane grey signed first. Home biography of zane grey by marian kester coombs zane grey, the greatest storyteller of the american west, was born in zanesville, ohio, on january 31, 1872.
There is an owner signature and date to the front free endpaper. As of june 2007, the internet movie database credits grey with 110 films, one tv episode, and a series, dick powells zane grey theater based loosely on his novels and short stories. Both postcards signed zane gray in purple ink on verso. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Wilder ranch state park near santa cruz, california named the zane grey trail after the author. With zane grey s rainbird bookplate on the front free end paper.
Shop authentic zane grey related autographs, signed photographs. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. See all books authored by zane grey, including riders of the purple sage, and the rainbow trail, and more on. It contains a navigable table of contents for nook, in addition to two linked table of contents in the text one that lists just the books and one that lists both books and chapters. An important affectionate letter to zane grey from his wife. Trained as a dentist, grey practiced in new york city from 1898 to 1904, when he published privately a novel of pioneer life, betty zane, based on an ancestors journal. Project gutenberg offers 61,889 free ebooks to download. Find signed collectible books by zane grey betty zane.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. An examination of his supposed antimormonism gary topping zane grey has been singularly unfortunate in his treatment by the literary critics. Shop pearl zane gray books and collectibles abebooks. Please choose from the selction below to view answers to common questions about collecting zane grey books. This copy is signed by romer grey the son of zane grey. Minor shelf wear, some toning to endsheets, very good plus in dust jacket minor chipping at edges. Pearl zane gray who would later drop his first name and change the spelling of his last name was born on 31 january 1872 in zanesville, a town founded by his maternal ancestor ebenezer zane 17471811. Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. How can i determine if the book i have is a first edition. Long ago, the name zane grey became a household world, and is known around the world.
If you would like to browse our inventory of zane grey titles, please click here. Loren grey son of zane grey and betty zane grosso daughter of zane grey. Ink date unknown hand at lower left margin, pencil note unknown hand at upper margin. In late 2016, the selling features of the site were shut down but the valuable reference material has been retained. Gray booksellers online bookstore, based in fairfield, pa. Make offer zane grey rare signed photo and tales of lonely trails 1922 1st in dust jacket. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. My own life by zane grey zane grey and the american spirit by john farrar american sagas by t. Two beautiful color photographs depicting old faithful and yellowstone lake and colter peak. Zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american frontier. An american angler in australia by grey, zane seller james cummins bookseller published 1937 condition green cloth. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions.
Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg. His zane ancestors had been vigorous, illustrious pioneers in americas first west, the historic ohio valley, and his boyhood thrill at their adventures would eventually motivate grey to novelize both his familys own story and the. Top 30 quotes of zane grey famous quotes and sayings. What effect does a dust jacket have on the value of my zane grey book. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Tales of swordfish and tuna by zane grey signed first. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. But not even logan could foresee the challenges that lay ahead for him.
Once a scout with the us army, he was familiar with both the hardships and rewards of pioneer life. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. We have been in business since 1976 and members of the abaa since 1978. Zane grey grey, zane used books, rare books and new books. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all booksellers who specialize in music. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Unfollow zane grey signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Long night, short story in zane grey s western vol. Pearl zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the rugged old west. Check out our privacy policy to learn more about how we protect and manage your submitted data.
Printed grey wrappers, printed in green and red christmas greetings upper left and a candle lower right. Two 5 12 x 3 12 inches unstamped color postcards with captions on front and descritpive text on verso. Some minor soiling and shelfwear to wrappers, better than very good. Browse and buy a vast selection of pearl zane gray books and collectibles on. With 90 illustrations from photographs taken by the author and from drawings by frank e. The bonefish brigade zane grey james cummins bookseller. Make offer zane grey tales of swordfish and tuna first edition 1927. Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. Two color yellowstone park postcards signed by zane grey. Farley editor the zane grey collector speak of zane grey today and immediately one thinks of westerns, of blazing guns, treacherous villains, virtuous women, heroes ten feet tall, and the most beautiful scenery in america.
A threepage autograph letter signed as pearl grey was born pearl zane gray to his wife dolly on three sheets of illustrated new grand hotel stationery with envelope postmarked march 1908. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Search for open stores, binders, book seminars, library stores, supplies and much more. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Dear docky, omitted to tell you i think, to be sure when you pay haught, to send deed back to county clerk of gila co arizona to be recorded. Zane grey the call of the canyon signed 1st edition 1924.